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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.05, 779.56 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.05, 779.56 and 355.15 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.05 : 779.56 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.05/779.56 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.05x = 779.56 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.05x = 276,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,860.73/565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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